Comments on: Powerscape Solar Canopy Provides Power and Shelter in the Desert http://inhabitat.com/otto-ngs-powerscape-is-a-solar-canopy-that-could-provide-power-and-habitation/ Green design & eco innovation for a better world Sat, 25 May 2013 08:49:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: Hyncharas http://inhabitat.com/otto-ngs-powerscape-is-a-solar-canopy-that-could-provide-power-and-habitation/comment-page-1/#comment-395652 Hyncharas Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:13:56 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=433898#comment-395652 It seems like an interesting proposition, though it would depend on a number of factors - first and foremost, just how much energy the solar canopy is verified to collect. Another factor might be a matter of moisture collection due to the temperature differential created. I don't think it would be feasible to cover such a large area with current technology and economic impacts; however, if 100km-sq areas were established in the desert using the canopy as agricolonies, and melting polar regions were partly harvested to help irrigate them, it might help improve food security and provide sustainable living in those locations. It seems like an interesting proposition, though it would depend on a number of factors – first and foremost, just how much energy the solar canopy is verified to collect. Another factor might be a matter of moisture collection due to the temperature differential created.

I don’t think it would be feasible to cover such a large area with current technology and economic impacts; however, if 100km-sq areas were established in the desert using the canopy as agricolonies, and melting polar regions were partly harvested to help irrigate them, it might help improve food security and provide sustainable living in those locations.

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